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barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension

barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.

barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.